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Stacie Orrico Sues Former Manager and Music Companies Over Alleged Abuse as a Minor

The civil complaint alleges industry awareness and inaction.

Overview

  • Orrico filed the lawsuit on Jan. 6 in Los Angeles, naming ex-manager Britt Ham, Universal Music Group, ForeFront Records, and related entities.
  • The filing claims Ham began abusing her at age 14 during business trips to Los Angeles and later had penetrative sex with her when she was 17.
  • The complaint asserts label-connected figures knew of red flags and prioritized her marketable image over safety, including an allegation that a companion who raised concerns was fired.
  • According to the suit, executives Greg Ham and Eddie DeGarmo were aware of inappropriate conduct, with one allegedly warning her parents and later telling police of concerns.
  • Orrico seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial; coverage reports defendants have not issued substantive responses, and she links lasting trauma to an abrupt mid-2000s career end.